Linux

sha256sum

SafeCompute/verify checksums

sha256sum <file>

Computes SHA-256 — the standard integrity check for downloads. -c verifies against a sums file.

Examples

  • sha256sum -c SHA256SUMSVerify downloaded files

Syntax

sha256sum [-c sums.txt] <file>

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